Wednesday, 1 May 2013

Legend

The singer/guitarist ‘Richie’ Havenswas the opening artiste at Woodstock.Performing from 5 o’clock till sevenhe launched the famed Festival of rockwhich was to acquire legendary status.It was billed as an Aquarian exposition,a stirring and inspired musical afflatusthat generated excellent compositions.It was to enhance Richard’s reputation,a major turning point in his career.Applauded by the crowd on location,his many encores drew the biggest cheer.Who can forget his “Motherless Child”?Hearing the words of this haunting songthe concert-goers went completely wildand the emotion that they felt was strong.Alas, this musical colossus is no morebut his name is consigned to posterity;we won’t be able to listen to his encoresand that for genuine fans is a calamity.